Halloween week is rough no matter what end of the holiday you are on. Before the holiday, students are HYPED, and after the holiday, the kids are sugared out and tired. Here are some quick and easy fun things for Halloween week with low to no prep!
Play Alongs
Here are some gold star play alongs from some of the best on the internet.
- In the Hall of the Mountain King from Musication: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6XxTGXly-M
- Trick or Beat from Musication: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29W00pcktHI
- Pass the Pumpkin Round and Round from Amy Burns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Ylm-os3Qs
- Addams Family Scarf Play Along from Amy Burns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2tioMINnl4
- In the Hall of the Mountain King Body Percussion from New New Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlMjNMcPUfg
- I Want Candy from Amy Burns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9t2i5gCPA8
- Spooky Scary Skeletons Body Percussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvC1um7evac
- Adams Family Body Percussion from Música de Colors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1cBBUFV2ew
- Black and Gold: Music With Mr. DelGaudio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weL8VRSDct4
- Great Pumpkin Waltz with Mr. DelGaudio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7IKDsoMy68
- Great Candy Hunt Fun Size Mode from Ready Go Music : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i4pA6FScYc
- Great Candy Hunt King Size Mode from Ready Go Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhazsYSIq5c
- Sorcerer’s Apprentice Halloween Movement Break from Soaring Scarves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zmF7ZuSDSU
- Bitty Bitty Bat by Stephanie Leavell, Rendition by Crescendo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRug3X1L_yU&list=RDHRug3X1L_yU&start_radio=1
Lots of these creators have more play alongs for Halloween in their channels too!
Printable Fun
Two different versions of composing to get creative juices going for your students. These easy print sets have lots of options for different grade levels.
Halloween Composing Version 1
Halloween Composing Version 2: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Fun-Composing-Composition-Activities-for-Elementary-Music-10271799
